Inis 2016
Designed by Christian Martinez, Amyitis Di Trabourg
What it is
A medium-weight ancient, card game, exploration game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around action drafting, area majority / influence, area movement.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #125 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Inis
Inis is a medium-weight game (rated 2.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Ancient, Card Game and Exploration game where the core of play revolves around Action Drafting, Area Majority / Influence and Area Movement. A medium-weight ancient, card game, exploration game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around action drafting, area majority / influence, area movement. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #125 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Inis
How many players is Inis?
Inis plays with 2–4 players.
Does Inis work with 2 players?
Yes — Inis plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Inis take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Inis hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.9 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Inis for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Inis?
Inis is an Ancient, Card Game, Exploration game, built on Action Drafting, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement.
Where to buy Inis
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